RARE CASED COLT MODEL 3A SIDE HAMMER 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE CASED COLT MODEL 3A SIDE HAMMER 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 916. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with SN in back strap channel. Accompanied by an orig Colt burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided “COLTS PATENT” early American eagle flask, a “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity brass bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a working reproduction key and a small lacquered tin of caps with reproduction red label. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,350 of these revolvers were produced prior to the entire line being discontinued in about 1870. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Overall retains about 88-90% strong orig blue with edge & muzzle wear with dulling on back strap. Cyl retains strong blue in the flutes with the outer radii of the chambers a blue/gray patina with some pitting around a couple of nipple recesses. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid, a couple more in the bottom and a repair in the right rear corner of the lid with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Lining of the lid is faded to a gold color with moderate soil and light wear. Bottom is heavily faded and soiled with damage from the front sight. Flask retains about 50% orig finish with balance a medium brass patina. Mold has nicks & dings on both sides with a modified handle, otherwise is fine with crisp cavities. Cap tin is fine. 4-41397 JR120 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2307	$3,450.00	RARE CASED COLT MODEL 3A SIDE HAMMER 1855 ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 916. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line Hartford address without pointing hand motif. It has 5-shot full fluted cyl and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with SN in back strap channel. Accompanied by an orig Colt burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a dbl sided “COLTS PATENT” early American eagle flask, a “COLTS PATENT” 2-cavity brass bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a working reproduction key and a small lacquered tin of caps with reproduction red label. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,350 of these revolvers were produced prior to the entire line being discontinued in about 1870. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is fine, all matching including cyl & grip. Overall retains about 88-90% strong orig blue with edge & muzzle wear with dulling on back strap. Cyl retains strong blue in the flutes with the outer radii of the chambers a blue/gray patina with some pitting around a couple of nipple recesses. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case has a couple of grain checks in the lid, a couple more in the bottom and a repair in the right rear corner of the lid with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Lining of the lid is faded to a gold color with moderate soil and light wear. Bottom is heavily faded and soiled with damage from the front sight. Flask retains about 50% orig finish with balance a medium brass patina. Mold has nicks & dings on both sides with a modified handle, otherwise is fine with crisp cavities. Cap tin is fine. 4-41397 JR120 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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